What is a polite and professional way to say "deaf"?

[kathyhansen]

Hi eveyone,
What would be the most appropriate and professional way for me to refer a patient who uses sign language and is deaf in my application?
Thanks!

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[ByThe+C]

The terms deaf or hard of hearing are fine and appropriate in professional settings. For example, the certifiying organization for ASL interpreters is called the "Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf".

However, consider using "people first" language, like "people with hearing disabilities" vs deaf or hard of hearing. People First Language | odr

 

[Goro]

Deaf is fine. It's not a pejorative. You can also use the term hearing impaired

 

[LizzyM]

In the Deaf community, the word Deaf is capitalized. People who are Deaf, a man who is Deaf, etc. would be "people first" language.

 

[pokjoko]

Death is fine. It's not a pejorative. You can also use the term hearing impaired

I would argue that death, generally speaking, is not fine

 

[anon2]

I would argue that death, generally speaking, is not fine

Palliative would like a word.